2024-04-27 23:15:48
Never give up. PSG, this Saturday evening at the Parc des Princes, was faithful to its “motto”, its strength of character displayed for many weeks. Led with still twelve minutes to go by the valiant Le Havre side, he managed to equalize in added time (3-3) to avoid his second defeat of the season, transforming the stadium into a fervent and singing nightclub. Something to rejoice Luis Enrique. The coach came to analyze the game at a press conference in the Parc auditorium.
Did your mind elsewhere this Saturday and did you make five changes to shake up your players?
LUIS ENRIQUE. No. The changes were planned before the match. The goal is to fight for all the titles. We won the championship, definitely. Even if we no longer take any points. We are 29 goals ahead on goal average. I celebrate this title like that. Le Havre made 145 passes and managed to score three goals. I’ve never seen that in my career. We deserved to win but that’s how football is. Our supporters are incredible: they don’t stop supporting us even when we are down 1-0, 2-1 or 3-1. We fought thanks to our fans. We almost scored 4-3. It’s a very beautiful night. We already have two titles.
Are you disappointed not to be able to officially celebrate this title of champion of France?
We are champions. Whether there is a party or not, we are champions. I already feel like a champion. We will try to be in the final of the Champions League. We are in our best period of the season.
Did you lack intensity?
No. I was a little angry. All teams play for their goal. When we play so little and the referee allows so many stoppages in play, it irritates me a little. Me, I like the show. We need more effective playing time. I understand and respect the opponents but the referee must manage the effective time. This frustrates me. But I’m happy with my players who tried to win until the last minute. We have to change the rule: we have to play more time.
Why did you celebrate this 3rd goal? Because it means you didn’t lose?
Being undefeated doesn’t matter to me. This goal gives us a title and also for the rage I had because of the short effective playing time.
“The day you need Gonçalo Ramos, he is there”
What do you think of Warren Zaire-Emery’s extension?
Obviously, I’m delighted. Everything that involves taking care of the players at the training center so that they become an example is very positive. I hope other young people will sign to build a better PSG.
Are you ready for Dortmund?
We have demonstrated this actively and passively. We are very difficult to beat, tactically, technically and physically. We are arriving at the best time of the season: we can perform at the best level. I am convinced that we will fight and my goal is to reach the Champions League final.
How do you explain Gonçalo Ramos’ lack of renunciation?
Yes, it’s surprising and we must emphasize it. The day you need Gonçalo Ramos, he is there. His header makes it easier for us to get to Ligue 1. Now we have to give joy to our fans for the rest of the season.
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